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Originally Posted by Ace
Bump...I'm currently looking at getting a travel trailer for much the same reasons as the OP, problem is I really know nothing about them.
Who makes the best trailers?
Any recomendations on specific trailers?
Who should I buy it from?
I believe I can tow upwards of 8000lbs, basically I would just want to find the best type of trailer that I can pull, and would prefer a lot of breathing room (lighter)
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What a fantastic and timely bump!
We too are in the research phase of buying a travel trailer, and have been to several of the local dealers as well as the RV show a few weekends ago.
It's been somewhat frustrating so far, as I know the exact same trailer is selling in the states for thousands of dollars cheaper.
This is the model I have been keeping an eye on, it basically has everything on our checklist.
http://www.cruiserrv.com/shadow-crui...fications.html
Bunks for the kids, separate room for the parents, U shaped dinette, nice sized slide. Also has some really nice to haves, like outdoor kitchen, hardwall siding, convertible mini-dinette in the back for the kids, etc. All that and the weight is the best part, the Dry Weight is 5405 and the GVWR is 7555, well within our limits for our half ton. There is another model they have that is lighter, the 260BHS.
The best price I can find for this trailer is 23000 +GST at Woodys RV. Without even negotiating, I can get the trailer for 18000 in the States. I would have to pay between 1500-2000 shipped, and then GST, import fee, etc. But I would still be saving money in the long run. And then I don't have to deal with arrogant, manipulative dealers.
It appears to me that the RV Industry in Alberta is setup in such a way that there are only a few dealers in the whole province for a specific make and model. Yes there are lots of different manufacturers and floor plans, but it has been frustrating to say the least. Not like buying a truck where there are like 9 dealerships all selling the same thing and you can pit them against each other.
Maybe we do a CP Group Buy?
Just kidding, sort of....
Ken, did you end up buying in the States or locally?